US Bridges

E Oak Orchard ST over Oak Orchard Creek

Fair

Orleans County, New York · At Medina · Structure no. 000000003319320

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
791
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Oak Orchard ST over Oak Orchard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Oak Orchard ST over Oak Orchard Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 105 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 791 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Oak Orchard ST
CrossesOak Orchard Creek
LocationAt Medina
Coordinates43.21558, -78.38115
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic791 (2021)
Projected traffic812 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$244,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Oak Orchard ST over Oak Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is E Oak Orchard ST over Oak Orchard Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does E Oak Orchard ST over Oak Orchard Creek carry?

About 791 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E Oak Orchard ST over Oak Orchard Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns E Oak Orchard ST over Oak Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.